B Street Tire Setup

[tims370z]

Do we know or is there a way to find out what tires / setup successful b street 370z auto crossers are running?

Perhaps later in the year I want to upgrade my tires to give me the best possible chance at being somewhat competitive and have the most fun.

I’ve read all 1100 posts of the meaty tire thread and became really overwhelmed with all the different setups. At the end I was thinking with just staying with the stock staggered setup on the sport rims with upgraded rubber. Then I came over here and saw some people having success with a “squared” setup.

Definitely leaning towards the RE-71R, but not sure on the sizes.

Trying to stay in b street so no lowering springs. I’m a bit scared to go to smaller diameter tires where the car looks lifted.

Any help appreciated!

[Brendan]

If you have sport model and 19's, 285 35 19 square works really well. If you are on 18's you will want to run the 275 35 18 square. 275 40 18 is available in some of the less competitive tires and would keep your gearing and appearance closer to stock.

I had a lot of fun driving my car in BS for about 3 seasons.

[tims370z]

Originally Posted by Brendan

If you have sport model and 19's, 285 35 19 square works really well. If you are on 18's you will want to run the 275 35 18 square. 275 40 18 is available in some of the less competitive tires and would keep your gearing and appearance closer to stock.

I had a lot of fun driving my car in BS for about 3 seasons.

Thanks for the reply. I’m running the sport 19” Rays. Looking at the tire size calculator I would gain about 1.5” on the front and little less than a 0.5” on the rear. My only concern is that it’s calling for at least a 9.5” wide wheel for that size. I’m guessing you were able to get them on. Did it help with some of the understeer?

[gomer_110]

For tire size what Brendan said is pretty spot on. For actual brand and tire model last I knew the RE-71R and Rival S's were the hot tires to have. Both had their pro's and con's but either one could be competitive. Best bet is to ask around within the autox community and not just Z owners.

Or for even more fun jump up to BSP and play on Hoosiers.

[tims370z]

Originally Posted by gomer_110

For tire size what Brendan said is pretty spot on. For actual brand and tire model last I knew the RE-71R and Rival S's were the hot tires to have. Both had their pro's and con's but either one could be competitive. Best bet is to ask around within the autox community and not just Z owners.

Or for even more fun jump up to BSP and play on Hoosiers.

Thanks for the advice and confirmation! I’m pretty sold on the idea of squaring up on 285/35.

I’m somewhat a casual autoxer so not willing to make the commitment to get the car ready for BSP, at least for a few years. Do you know any good forums for autox?

[gomer_110]

Originally Posted by tims370z

Thanks for the advice and confirmation! I’m pretty sold on the idea of squaring up on 285/35.

I’m somewhat a casual autoxer so not willing to make the commitment to get the car ready for BSP, at least for a few years. Do you know any good forums for autox?

Not really forums but given your location shows Pittsburgh I'd start with getting to know:

Steel Cities SCCA Region https://www.facebook.com/groups/192696136704/

Akron Sports Car Club https://www.facebook.com/AkronSportsCarClub/

and if you want to get real crazy come on over to Toledo for one of our airport events

NWOR https://www.facebook.com/groups/20554856266/

[tims370z]

Originally Posted by gomer_110

Not really forums but given your location shows Pittsburgh I'd start with getting to know:



Steel Cities SCCA Region https://www.facebook.com/groups/192696136704/



Akron Sports Car Club https://www.facebook.com/AkronSportsCarClub/



and if you want to get real crazy come on over to Toledo for one of our airport events



NWOR https://www.facebook.com/groups/20554856266/

Awesome thank you! I’m a member of the Steel Cities Region. I did four events last year. I intend on doing at least 7/10 events this upcoming year.

Toledo would be a nice drive from Pittsburgh along the turnpike and a change of pace! See if I can make it during the summer.

[tims370z]

Originally Posted by Brendan

If you have sport model and 19's, 285 35 19 square works really well. If you are on 18's you will want to run the 275 35 18 square. 275 40 18 is available in some of the less competitive tires and would keep your gearing and appearance closer to stock.

I had a lot of fun driving my car in BS for about 3 seasons.

Looking for confirmation on a 285 35 19 square setup on 2014+ sport rays. After doing some research and seeing it would require a 9.5” - 11” wide wheel I wanted to double check since the front sport rays are only 9” wide.

Also I do have a 10mm or 15 mm spacer if needed for clearance. Edit: Stock suspension, no plans for a drop.

Thank you in advance!

[240se]

Originally Posted by tims370z

Looking for confirmation on a 285 35 19 square setup on 2014+ sport rays. After doing some research and seeing it would require a 9.5” - 11” wide wheel I wanted to double check since the front sport rays are only 9” wide.

Also I do have a 10mm or 15 mm spacer if needed for clearance. Edit: Stock suspension, no plans for a drop.

Thank you in advance!

275/35-19 fit the front sport Rays fine and no clearance issues. You could go wider on the wider rear rims.

[tims370z]

Originally Posted by 240se

275/35-19 fit the front sport Rays fine and no clearance issues. You could go wider on the wider rear rims.

What size do you suggest on the rear?

[Brendan]

Originally Posted by tims370z

Looking for confirmation on a 285 35 19 square setup on 2014+ sport rays. After doing some research and seeing it would require a 9.5” - 11” wide wheel I wanted to double check since the front sport rays are only 9” wide.

Also I do have a 10mm or 15 mm spacer if needed for clearance. Edit: Stock suspension, no plans for a drop.

Thank you in advance!

I had them on my car all season. I liked them better than 275 square. I did have a little issue with the first shop in terms of mounting them. You can do 275 square if you are nervous about finding a shop to mount the 285.

[tims370z]

Originally Posted by Brendan

I had them on my car all season. I liked them better than 275 square. I did have a little issue with the first shop in terms of mounting them. You can do 275 square if you are nervous about finding a shop to mount the 285.

Thanks for replying! I am nervous I won't be able to mount 285 on the front.

I'm in no rush and I'm assuming tirerack would let me return them if I couldn't get them mounted.

I look at my rear tire now and just find it hard to imagine I can fit that much meat under the front fenders. Crazy!

I keep going back and forth on this, but you've given me confidence and I'm going to go for it. Worse case, I'd have to deal with exchanging them for 275 square.

[gomer_110]

fwiw I have a set of 285 Conti ecs's mounted on my OEM Nismo wheels for when I want to drive the car on the street. No problems with them fitting.

Hell given the right size wheels and offsets you can fit 315's up front. Our cars can fit a lot of tire.

[Hotrodz]

Originally Posted by gomer_110

fwiw I have a set of 285 Conti ecs's mounted on my OEM Nismo wheels for when I want to drive the car on the street. No problems with them fitting.

Hell given the right size wheels and offsets you can fit 315's up front. Our cars can fit a lot of tire.

My track set up is 315 square on 18x11 +18 wheels.

[Spooler]

I also run 285/35/19's on the front on a 19x10 wheel. It's not an issue with proper offsets.